Workplace policies and procedures

Workplace policies and procedures provide extra detail about how things are done and what’s expected, which might not be covered in the employment agreement or job description.

An alcohol and other drugs policy helps employers and employees understand what’s acceptable in the workplace and how issues will be dealt with. This can include testing for alcohol and other drugs.

A workplace equipment, vehicles, and clothing and uniform policy or policies give employers and employees clarity about who provides and maintains what’s needed for a job.

A performance, training and development policy helps employees to develop their skills and provides clear performance goals in a structured way. This also helps employers get the results they want.

Poor performance can affect everyone in the workplace. Learn about developing a policy for managing performance issues, and informal and formal ways to manage poor performance.

• Managing performance issues
• Informal ways to manage a performance issue
• Formal ways to manage a performance issue